Assistant Animal Presenter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Animal Workshops Mobile Zoo is looking for fun, energetic person with a passion for animals to join our small multi-award winning team.
If you love entertaining kids and all things animal then this is the job for you!
Duties will include:
Accompanying our presenters to bookings, starting at our base in Mayland- Essex, to venues across the South East of England to provide fun and exciting public and private presentations with our animals.
You will be required to assist our presenters entertain and educate at schools and organisations and children's parties whilst presenting a variety of amazing animals so a confident, outgoing personality and suitable appearance is a must!
You will need to show an ability to handle a large selection of animals including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and birds. You will assist with their care and monitor their well-being whilst out at presentations.
This position would suit someone looking for a second income or searching for part time work to fit around existing work or college/Uni. The more availability you have the more shifts we can offer.
Requirements:
Must be over 16 due to insurance.
Experience with animals is preferred.
Experience working/entertaining children is preferred.
Have a friendly, approachable manner.
Be available to work at least 1 day at the weekend.
Due to our rural location and requirements of the job having your own transport is essential as there isn't regular public transport in the area.
Be prepared to travel around Essex and surrounding areas including London.
DBS checked.
Please keep in mind that this is a very physical job with lots of lifting so a good fitness level is preferred.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE SCARED BY BIG HAIRY SPIDERS.
Please submit your CV only if you meet the criteria’s above with a short cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to Lauren.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Animal Presenter roles across Animal Workshops Mobile Zoo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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